Nicholas C. Miranda

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Dec 23, 2012 at 12:01 AM

NEW BEDFORD — Nicholas C. Miranda, "Nick," age 71, of New Bedford, passed away, Friday, December 21, 2012, after a brief illness in St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jacqueline E. "Jackie" (Vancour) Miranda to whom he has been married for the past 39 years.

NEW BEDFORD — Nicholas C. Miranda, "Nick," age 71, of New Bedford, passed away, Friday, December 21, 2012, after a brief illness in St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jacqueline E. "Jackie" (Vancour) Miranda to whom he has been married for the past 39 years.

Born in Ajuda, BA, of St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel C. and Marianna (Carvalho) Miranda, he immigrated to the United States in 1955 coming to Fall River and moved to New Bedford in 1973.

He was a member of the New Bedford and Benfica Sports Clubs and loved all sports especially soccer.

In addition to his wife he is survived by four children, Gail Miranda, Brenda Amarello both of Fall River, Nicholas D. Miranda of Worcester, Jennifer Arruda of New Bedford; one sister, Mary Medeiros of Florida; one brother, Joseph Miranda of Bristol, RI; seven grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.

He was brother of the late Leonita Jennings.

His Funeral will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012, at 10:00AM from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00PM. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford.

For tributes or directions: www.rock-funeralhome.com

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